Rocket ship startup, great opportunity but very busy - Anonymous employee Niantic Employee Review

4.0
24 Sept 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Great mission to take people outside. People really believe in it and always talk about the company's mission. - Awesome team, highly talented people who help with each other. Management team is experienced veteran from top companies (Google, EA, etc.) - Rocketship growth that creates lots of opportunities to do something new. - Head and shoulders above with success in hottest space - AR. - Seems to know how to make $ without squeezing too much

Cons

- High-pressure culture - there are so much to be done for a small company. That creates great career opportunity but people are under constant pressure. It's part of being in the rocket ship but it isn't for faint-hearted. - Lack of celebration and praise - when something is done there are always next set of things. Company and managers care about people but things are so busy that it just keeps going on to next thing without much celebration of hard work or praise. - Speed. Sometimes it takes very long to get decisions made. Managers seem to be too busy but not willing to delegate.

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5.0
20 Jan 2026
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Pros

The people, the amazing office, the work life balance, the benefits, 401k match

Cons

Niantic had few flaws and none that come to mind currently

3.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Niantic has a unique mission and works on products that blend technology, gaming, community, and real-world exploration. The people are generally smart, passionate, and collaborative, and there are opportunities to work on creative projects with global impact. The company also offers a good learning environment for those interested in gaming, AR, live operations, and location-based products.

Cons

Priorities can shift frequently, which sometimes makes it difficult for teams to stay focused or understand how their work connects to the broader company strategy. Communication from leadership could be clearer, especially during periods of change. Some processes feel reactive rather than proactive, and cross-functional alignment can vary depending on the team.

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